Teachers at St Michael's School, Billingham, granted the wishes of stage-struck youngsters by agreeing to put on a pantomime.

Teachers at St Michael's School, Billingham, granted the wishes of stage-struck youngsters by agreeing to put on a pantomime.

Drama and music teachers Angela Parnell and Jeremy McMurray had decided to take a year off after staging six full-scale musicals in seven years.

But pupil power won the day and the youngsters managed to persuade the teachers to go for a pantomime.

Mrs Parnell said: "We said nothing would change our minds about missing out a year. But there is a real magic in the enthusiasm of the pupils and we felt we had to give them the chance."

Aladdin will be performed on January 28, 29 and 30 and some tickets are still available at £4 for adults, £3 for concessions and £12 for a family ticket - two adults and two children. Call 01642 870003.